Troika!

Troika is an RPG that can be described as deliciously simple and absurd, a proposal that combines the imagination of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. At 119 pages, it manages to contain a huge amount of detail and offers a completely random character creation experience.

In Troika, character creation is based on dice rolls to determine skills, stamina, and luck. Backgrounds add additional abilities and items, bringing depth and quirk to each character. The combat in the game is uncertain and different than usual, since the initiative is decided by a bag of colored tiles.
The combat rules are simple and straightforward, allowing actions like hitting, shooting, casting spells, and delaying action. Monsters have simple stats and a table to randomize their attitude, adding variety and surprise to encounters.
Much of the book is devoted to lists of items, spells, and monsters, and the charm lies as much in the mechanical elements as in the evocative writing. Backgrounds offer a snapshot of the character and his world, providing a wide range of options from crazy golems to edible monkey breeders.
In short, Troika is a charming and compact RPG that offers a different and absurd experience. Although it is not particularly suitable for prolonged campaigns, its setting and mechanics will captivate those who are looking for something out of the ordinary in the world of role-playing games.